Our farm means much more to me than most would see

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

Mastitis can rear its ugly head at any point, but research has shown that the early and late stages of the dry period are when dairy cows are most susceptible to newly acquired intramammary infections

There is an entirely new generation to reach with the dairy story, so checkoff adapted new strategies to tell it

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

It seems like the dairy industry has a new challenge every year. This year’s challenge is volatility. Feed and agronomy costs are at an all-time high, forage reserves are low

I have learned so much and made great memories during my time in the Gopher Dairy Club

Two Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery cheeses did well in England and in Wisconsin

Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing

People who use the term, “factory farm,” are creating an inaccurate reality for consumers. Don’t be one of them and bring down other dairy farms

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

In most of the US, dairies are paid on components. Yet component measurement is largely managed with a monthly or bulk tank test that offers just a snapshot of milk from a single day and is energy cor

Why am I excited for my year as Fairest of the Fair? I’m glad you asked!

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

Corn silage harvest means all hands are on deck to make the best feed we can for our cows

Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love

Nutrients lost through forage shrink have a real cost to your dairy. Here are 11 tips to efficiently harvest, pack, and cover your corn silage to reduce shrink and add dollars to the bottom line